Job Captain

Aiasiliconvalley; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Job Captain to join their collaborative team in San Francisco. This role demands a minimum of seven years of experience in architecture or commercial interior design, with a strong focus on technical skills and project delivery. The ideal candidate will excel in producing high-quality documentation and coordinating designs while ensuring compliance with building codes. Enjoy flexible working hours, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic environment that values creativity and professional growth. If you're passionate about design and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Four weeks PTO

Nine paid holidays

Flexible working hours

Distributed work model

Full medical coverage

401(k) matching

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in architecture or commercial interior design.
• Proficient in REVIT and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with construction documentation and detailing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective and rigorous documentation under supervision.
• Coordinate architectural drawings focusing on constructability.
• Collaborate with team members on project design and delivery.

Skills

REVIT proficiency

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

3D rendering skills

Technical design skills

Knowledge of California Building Code

Materials research and selection

Construction documentation

Client coordination

Education

BA/BS in Architecture

BA/BS in Interior Design

BA/BS in Graphic Design

Tools

REVIT

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Job description

Minimum Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate

Minimum Experience: 8-10 Years

Required Amount of Travel: 0-10%

Job Description:

About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Job Captain with a minimum of seven years experience at architecture or commercial interior design firms. At Blitz, Job Captains are designers with stellar technical skills and dogged persistence. They play a critical role in providing technical translation of the project design and are responsible for delivering effective and rigorous documentation (under direct supervision of the Lead Designer). Job Captains develop and coordinate architectural drawings with particular focus on constructability, code compliance, coordination with external partners, and implementation of the Blitz delivery standards.

Our studio is highly collaborative and every team member contributes to project design, project delivery, as well as client care. The ideal candidate is a talented technical designer, highly organized, and has an extensive background in interiors and / or workplace design.

Job Requirements:

Experience

• 7+ years professional experience.
• Accredited degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Graphic Design.
• LEED and/or WELL Accreditation a plus.
• Professional Certification a plus.
• REVIT proficiency is required.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Excellent 3D rendering skills; Enscape skills a huge plus.
• Experience in commercial interiors.
• Experience with core/ shell, hospitality, and retail a strong plus.

Design / Technical Design

• Excellent technical and design skills.
• Working knowledge of the California Building Code and/ or Local Building Codes.
• Experience with materials research and selection.
• Experience in construction documentation and detailing.
• Ability to review construction for general conformance with the design concept.
• Experience coordinating with public agencies and jurisdictions related to planning and building approvals.

Soft Skills

• Demonstrated history of Tenacity (our core value).
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Upholds the highest standards of project delivery and professionalism.

Basic Requirements

• Candidates must currently reside in and have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills.
• Candidates must be able to travel to other studios as required.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive four weeks PTO (including the week between Christmas and New Years when the firm is closed).
• Nine paid holiday days.
• Flexible working hours.
• Distributed work model.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with generous matching.
• Strong continuing education support on both a firm-wide and an individual basis.
• Salary range 90k to 100k.
• Salary increase upon licensure (successfully passed licensing exams are reimbursed too).

How to Apply
Email your cover letter, resume, work samples inclusive of rendering samples, and salary requirements in a single document in PDF format to [e-mail]. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

About Blitz
Blitz is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm headquartered in San Francisco. From start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, we are privileged to work with some of the best and brightest companies in the world and hope you will join us. The Blitz team works hard and we make sure we take time to have fun and keep learning. We support our industry through a variety of events and enjoy being part of the design and construction community. Blitz is delighted with the attention we get through awards and press, which highlight our workplace, hospitality, bio-tech, retail, higher education, international, and ground-up portfolio. Not to mention, our parties (virtual and in-person) are awesome.

Learn more about Blitz via Instagram (we love photos), LinkedIn, and of course our website.